Stout Chromis (Chromis chrysura)

Also known as Puller, Robust Puller, Stoutbody Chromis, Stoutbody Puller

Description

Also known as Puller, Robust Puller, Stoutbody Chromis, Stoutbody Puller.

Found in large schools feeding high above the bottom, over shallow waters, of lagoons, outer coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 14cm
Depth - 6-45m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Chromis-chrysura.html

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